Assess soil conditions ahead of potato planting
With March rainfall figures once again below average, potato growers are being urged to assess…
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Disease risk to stressed winter barley
The prolonged dry conditions could complicate winter barley disease control decisions. Overall disease pressure may…
Cameras reveal OSR’s secret allies
In-field cameras have uncovered unexpected predators of two major oilseed rape pests, potentially aiding control…
Dry spell another consideration for maize weed control this season
With the dry weather forecast to last well into April, it is one more complication…
Nutrition focus for potatoes following wet winter
Hutchinsons agronomist Jack Lane suggests nutrition will need to be a priority for many potato…
Act now as net blotch pressure builds in spring barley
Spring barley growers may need to apply an early fungicide spray to counter increased net…
Yellow rust risk to backward wheat
Be alert to yellow rust risks in backward and later-drilled winter wheat crops this spring,…
Gout Fly threat to tillers
Growers are being advised to do all they can to promote tillering following a severe…
Bumper bean crop for Kent grower
A Kent grower has achieved a 9t/ha winter bean crop, surpassing winter wheat profitability. Richard…
Bio boost for cavity spot in carrots
Trials conducted by Richard Austin Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent…